Car boot sale of Murat

The May 1st car boot sale at the foot of the Bonnevie rock

Every May 1st, the medieval town of Murat (15300) hosts its traditional car boot sale, taking advantage of this public holiday to bring together bargain hunters from Cantal and neighboring departments. The event unfolds in the streets and squares of the town center, at the foot of the spectacular Bonnevie rock topped by the statue of Notre-Dame de la Haute-Auvergne.

Murat, a town of character in Cantal

Murat is a former sub-prefecture of Cantal, a small town of character nestled in the Alagnon valley. The town retains a remarkable architectural heritage: half-timbered houses and turrets, the Notre-Dame-des-Oliviers church, and above all its three basalt rocks — Bonnevie, Chastel, and Bredons — which overlook the town. This unique volcanic setting gives the car boot sale a special atmosphere, between medieval heritage and geological grandeur.

A popular May 1st event

May 1st being traditionally one of the key dates in the car boot sale calendar in France, the Murat event benefits from significant attendance. Exhibitors, mainly individuals, offer a varied range of items: furniture, tableware, trinkets, clothing, toys, books, and tools. The atmosphere is festive and relaxed, with visitors strolling between the stalls and sprigs of lily of the valley.

At the crossroads of the Cantal mountains and the Cézallier

Located at the crossroads of the roads leading to Puy Mary, Le Lioran, and the Cézallier plateau, Murat is a natural hub that draws a large population base. The proximity of the SNCF train station on the Aurillac-Clermont-Ferrand line enhances the accessibility of this car boot sale, which is a popular spring outing for families in Cantal.